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Am Not Coping

Am Not Coping

I am really not coping at the moment but this is entirely on ME!

This is a message for a few people on here @utopia @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member

that I asked could be passed on but it seems that only part of it has been and I understand from the responses that have made it through my emails that I have caused untold distress for some people. I was not going to return because of what I felt I put people through but I especially wanted @utopia and @Former-Member to know that they were not wrong at the time and I was going through a real crisis period. You both held me together for longer than I could myself until the point where my own self-destructive thoughts overwhelmed me.

The entire message that I sent to SANE is below:

I have just viewed the multitude of emails and messages sent from forum members and members of the SANE team – as well as the text and voice message left on my phone.

I have not been able to communicate with anyone since the other night as I have been recovering from what ended up being an unsuccessful attempt to end the pain.

At the time I was in a very distressed state and I did want to stop the pain and all I seemed to achieve is to cause others pain and worry and that is the last thing I wanted to do – I just wanted to end mine and say goodbye to everyone beforehand so my future absence was explained. I should have realised that the message I posted would have concerned some people but I really was not in any state to think about the repercussions for others.

I am so sorry I caused so much distress to others – that is something I will have to hopefully try and live with.

I don’t believe after the concern and anxiety I caused to so many that I will ever be able to return to the forum.

Can someone from the SANE team please explain all this to all those involved and pass on my gratitude for their compassion, concerns and kind words throughout the time I have been part of the ‘forum family’.

Thank you and sorry again for the difficult position I put everyone in.

Zoe7

I do not want any responses from any of you. I just wanted to let you know exactly what has happened and let you know how truly sorry I am for hurting people I have come to think of as friends and family, and who I really care about.

Your support, advice and compassion are what make you all the wonderful people you are.

@utopia and @Former-Member I am so sorry that the trust you placed in me has now been broken because of my actions. I also felt that we had a stronger connection, especially over the last week, and you both helped me in ways I cannot even describe or explain. I was not pulling away from you two - just wanted to pull away from myself. I couldn't cope with my own feelings and no-one or nothing was actually going to be able to stop me at the time. It's now just another failure to add to my list of failures. I really don't know what else to say to you both but to reiterate my heartfelt 'sorry'.

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a show called Luther -- yes i have watched it @Zoe7, @MDT, @TAB

@Pepsimaxlikes "Law and Order " shows

Hello @eth, @oceangirl

Sorry @eth, I seem to be saying hello to you and not saying anything xxx

@Zoe7, @eth, I needed that rest for my brain , feeling a little bit better now , don`t know why but got like a head ache on the top of my head

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope 👋 hi @Former-Member 😸

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good night my sisters @oceangirl, @Zoe7 , hope you have a good sleep

hugs @TAB, @MDT, @eth, @Sam3

got a big storm here right now xx

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same here @Shaz51 though not as much as lightning yet.

stay safe my good friend shazo

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Hey @TAB how many days off the cigarettes now? @Shaz51@Zoe7@MDT@eth Good morning to all. Some were talking about storms last night so I’m hoping all is ok, especially if there was rain on your new shed @Zoe7?

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hi @Zoe7, you have a very long thread here, over 3000 long! Are you still not coping like at the start of the thread or are you feeling better?

that sounds impressive to have built a shed, are you a carpenter?

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Good morning @Shaz51 @Zoe7 @MDT @Sam3 @BryanaCamp hope today has started peacefully for you all. We had a sort of storm here last night - heaps of lightning and thunder but only a teaspoon of rain. Hope no-one had any damage from storms in other places.

Had a bit of a sleep in here then did a couple of domestics already. Just a few more domestics and an exercise bike ride on my agenda for today, then cooking for me, bro and sil tonight. What do others have on today?

Welcome to the forums @BryanaCamp if you're new and Hi @Sam3 I think we might have seen each other once or twice. If either of you have another thread that you started feel free to tag me there so I can get to know you better and offer support if it's wanted. I've been around the forums for a few years now. The current threads I'm mostly on are 'A Long Rave' and 'Anyone Started with the NDIS?' - the latter is one I started.

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Hi @eth Are you a moderator with lived experience? I don’t have a thread, & just hang around on this one. I’ve had depression (as in sick of it!) for around 5 years following some bereavements & other losses. During that time I’ve managed to continue various types of employment & bring up 4 kids with my husband but some days.,,,

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Hi @Sam3 no I'm not a moderator but yes I have lived experience - I have complex PTSD from multiple traumatic events throughout my life and bipolar 1 which wasn't diagnosed until I was 46 years old. But reasonably stable these days (well this last year) with the bipolar although seriously impacted still by effects of the PTSD.

Bereavements here too so I know depression well too. All the years before bipolar diagnosis I only went to Drs when I was depressed, when I was on a high swing I didn't want help or know it was bipolar related. So I was repeatedly treated with different antidepressants which I now know make me manic. I have psychiatrist and psychologist involved these days and much better meds as well as more skills in monitoring myself and seeking help when I need it.

I only raised one child (with disability) as a single parent and freelanced massage therapy most of those years so I only had to work when I was able to. I take my hat off to you managing a husband and 4 kids as well as staying employed. Must be challenging at times. Hopefully you have support when you need it.

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